Many people have encountered such problems as lip jams. They appear for various reasons. Such a wound looks unaesthetic, so many want to get rid of it as soon as possible. To do this, you need to understand the mechanism of the occurrence of such a pathology. In this case, it will be much easier to prevent the development of jams. The features of the occurrence and treatment of such a wound on the lip mucosa will be described in detail below.
What it is?
To choose the right treatment for jamming in the corners of the lips, you need to understand the features of the occurrence of such a pathology. This process is characterized by a violation of the integrity of the mucous membrane on the lips or skin. Jams can appear both from the outside, and from the inside of the mouth. In most cases, they are in the corners of the lips.
Sores that appear in such places may not heal for a long time. It causes discomfort. Also, the site of damage to the epithelium looks ugly, attracting the attention of others. First, cracks appear in the corners of the mouth. Then they become deeper, turning into wounds.
Zayed is the common name for pathology. In medical terminology, it is called angular cheilitis, angular stomatitis or angulitis. Also, a similar ailment can be called angular stomatitis or slit-like impetigo. The listed pathologies can be both an independent, primary disease, and a symptom of other ailments.
Causes of occurrence
The reasons for jamming on the lips can be different. However, always such an ailment provokes the development of infection. It gets on the mucous membrane of the lips and begins to actively spread. In this case, the skin is broken. Particularly susceptible to this phenomenon are people with weakened immunity. Also, if there are microcracks on the epithelium of the infection, it will be much easier to gain a foothold on the surface.
Most often, the occurrence of seizures provoke streptococci. It can also be a candida fungus. It is worth noting that streptococci, staphylococci are always present on the surface of the lips of each person. However, under the influence of certain factors, they begin to multiply actively. This is facilitated by reduced immunity.
Similar disorders occur in the body due to improper, unbalanced nutrition, vitamin deficiency. Also, with a constant presence of saliva in the corners of the mouth, the risk of infection increases. Mechanical injuries, diabetes mellitus also contribute to the frequent occurrence of jam. This wound is not dangerous to humans. However, it causes severe discomfort.
Development mechanism
Having considered the causes of jamming in the corners of the lips, you need to consider the mechanism of their development. For this, several unfavorable factors must be determined at once. There must be an infection on the skin. Also, the surface of the epithelium must have defects, microcracks. In this case, a person should have reduced immunity. When all of these factors are present, a jam appears.
The infection gets the opportunity to get under the upper layer of the skin. Here she begins to multiply actively. This provokes the development of the inflammatory process, which leads to the appearance of a small sore. Small vesicles or nodules (papules) may also be observed. They may contain fluid.
After some time, the wound becomes covered with a crust. She is very tough. The skin is tightened. When a person opens his mouth (when eating, laughing, talking), the crust breaks. Content leaks out. It contains an infection that dries up and hardens again on the surface of the wound. In this case, some blood may also leak. With each such gap, the wound will increase.
A few more reasons
Jabs in the corners of the lips in a child or an adult most often appear due to infection and reduced immunity. Also, mechanical damage to the skin can cause a similar phenomenon. Most often, jams appear in the cold season. However, there are a number of reasons that can also provoke the appearance of a wound.
First of all, non-observance of personal hygiene rules should be noted. If a person does not brush his teeth, or he has advanced dental diseases, or he touches his mouth with dirty hands, then the appearance of seizures is a predictable pattern. Also, when using a low-quality toothbrush, floss, paste, you can damage the mucous membranes. In this case, the risk of jamming increases.
If a person uses common utensils (cups, spoons, forks, etc.), this can also cause a jam. Especially often, a similar problem arises among employees of a large team. Some people leave, for example, their cups near a water cooler, while others grab the first dish they eat as their own. As a result, both employees may have a jam.
Symptoms
Seizures in the corners of the lips in adults and children are a fairly common disease. Symptoms of this pathology are usually not in doubt, since it is immediately clear that a wound appears on the skin. First, redness appears in the corner of the mouth, a slight swelling. Then itching is observed. He can be quite strong. Soreness, discomfort may also appear. This is characteristic of the inflammatory process.
Opening your mouth becomes painful. The wound may crack more. Then the affected surface is covered with a crust. It can be of different colors. Which pathogen provoked the occurrence of seizures depends on its appearance.
Then cracks appear. They can grow over time. Without proper treatment, they will increase in depth and breadth. The damaged place looks very ugly. The wound becomes deep. Do not delay the treatment. Zayed requires a person to quickly respond to its appearance even at the initial stage of development.
Causative agents of infection
The causes and treatment of jamming in the corners of the lips are closely related. Not knowing which pathogen led to the appearance of the wound, achieving the desired result will not be easy. There is a primary and secondary form of jam. In the first case, pathology is not a consequence of a disease. This is an independent process. It can provoke streptococci, candida, herpes.
If streptococci became the cause of the wound, a crust with a yellowish-red tint will appear on the surface of the wound. Candidamic infections are caused by a fungus. A grayish coating appears at the site of inflammation. With such a disease, there is no crust. Often this type of pathology goes into a chronic stage.
Viral jam also has a crust. Most often in such cases, the causative agent of infection becomes herpes. However, other viruses also cause wounds in the corners of the mouth.
The secondary form of seizure appears as a consequence of another ailment. It can be hypovitaminosis, syphilis, tuberculosis or cheilitis.
Diagnostics
How to treat jamming in the corners of the lips? The answer to this question can only be given by a doctor after an appropriate examination. A general and biochemical blood test will be required. Also in the laboratory they will take a scraping of the surface of the jam. This will determine the type of infection. Otherwise, the treatment will not be effective.
As an additional examination, there may be a blood test for the rapid diagnosis of syphilis and RW (Wasserman reaction). The doctor may also prescribe histology.
After examining the patient, identifying the symptoms, and also based on the results of the tests, the medical specialist will prescribe treatment. These will be either antiviral or antifungal drugs. Antibiotics may also be prescribed if streptococcus is the cause of the seizure.
Treatment features
How to treat jam on the lips? The answer to this question is purely individual. It depends on the degree of damage to the skin, as well as the causative agent of infection. In some cases, if the disease is mild, you can not go to the doctor. Immunity and vitamin complexes will help to quickly overcome the disease. However, if the wounds do not heal for a long time, you need to see a doctor.
If the seizures do not heal within a few days, the product may have been chosen incorrectly. For example, in the case when the pathology causes herpes, you need to act very quickly. The sooner the corresponding antiviral drugs are used, the faster it will be possible to defeat the disease. Otherwise, the treatment will be delayed, and the disease will become chronic. Periodic relapses will constantly spoil the mood.
The doctor carries out the treatment in several stages. First, anti-infective drugs are prescribed that correspond to the type of disease. Next, drugs are used that contribute to the rapid healing of the skin. Also, therapy is carried out aimed at eliminating other causes of the appearance of a jam.
Streptococcal seizures
How to treat jamming in the corners of the lips? There are several popular tools. In most cases, medications in the form of ointments are used for this. They are suitable for external use. Ointments have proven effective.
If the seizure is caused by a streptococcal infection, it is necessary to use agents with an antibacterial effect. There is a large selection of such formulations. All of them are aimed at suppressing bacteria, which include streptococci.
The most commonly bought remedies for streptococcal seizures are ointments such as Miramistin, Ingalipt, Tetracycline Ointment, Metrogil Dent, etc. They quickly suppress the focus of infection. After this, healing will occur faster.
Viral and fungal jams
Seizures in the corners of the lips caused by a fungus require the use of special drugs. They contain a substance to which candida fungi are sensitive. They are also available in the form of ointments. Popular drugs are Natamycin, Levorin Ointment, Miramistin, Hexoral, Clotrimazole. If healing takes a long time, “Fluconazole” should be used.
Seizures caused by a viral infection require the use of completely different drugs. The most popular in this category are Herpevir and Acyclovir. They are made on the basis of the same active substance.
In some cases, if a person does not know exactly what pathogen caused the disease, it is recommended to start treatment with combination drugs. Such drugs include Fukortsin, Stomatidin. After that, the wound is treated with an antiseptic. Chlorhexidine is often used for these purposes. If the inflammation is very strong, it is recommended to treat the seizure with drugs such as Trimistin, Hyoxyson.
Speed up the healing process
Lip sticks will heal faster if you choose the right anti-infection drug. However, it will also require the use of special means to tighten the wound itself. When the ulcer is treated with an antibacterial, antifungal or antiviral agent, an ointment should be applied to it, which will soften the dry crust, preventing its rupture.
There are also drugs that accelerate the process of regeneration of the epithelium. To do this, most often purchased in the pharmacy "D-panthenol" or "Bepanten."
Associated Actions
Lip jams often appear in people with reduced immunity. In this case, it is necessary to carry out, in addition to the actions described above, a number of special procedures. They can also be used as a disease prevention. If immunity for some reason is currently weakened, the doctor may prescribe immunomodulators. Such preparations include vitamin complexes, such as Aevit, Duovit, Vitrum, etc.
Taking such drugs will also help to avoid the occurrence of jam due to vitamin deficiency. You need to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, especially those that contain a lot of vitamin C. This is a natural remedy to strengthen immunity. You can also brew teas from the leaves and fruits of raspberries, rose hips, viburnum or lemon. These are delicious, tonic drinks that will help maintain immunity.
Vitamin control
You should choose foods that are rich in vitamin A, B, PP, E. Especially bad on the condition of the skin of the mouth affects the lack of vitamin B 2 in the body. This is riboflavin. It is found in nuts, cabbage, herbs, liver, meat and milk. You also need to eat different cereals. Buckwheat porridge is especially useful.
Having examined the causes of the disease and methods of combating jamming on the lips, you can quickly get rid of the disease, preventing its reappearance in the future.